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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1916

Page

8

Himmler Seals Win Over Kabusky In Seventh Round

In a late urchin Leader Theater boxing card, Himmler dominated Kabusky who failed to respond from his corner in round seven. Officials reported Kabusky sprained his left hip as the crowd clamored for a conclusive verdict amid a night of cautious exchanges and dramatic preliminaries.

Leader Theater Himmler Kabusky Canada Himmiler Kimmiler Himmier Haymaker Hlimier Himmeler Hummler Gong

Lonaconing Champs Defeat Uniontown 48 to 22

The Lonaconing Champs defeated Uniontown 48 to 22 at the Firemen's Armory in Lonaconing. Key performers included MecKenty and Clark on offense and Spears on defense, with Trumminger and McKerefoot starting for Uniontown. A preliminary game saw St Mary's beat the Cubs 21 to 11.

Lonaconing Lonaconing Champs Uniontown Firemen’s Armory Clark McKenty Stafford Pell Spears Trumminger McKerefoot St. Mary's Quint Cubs W. R.morris MecKenty CRTC Cis Ecce Morris Spears M. Kerefoot Ben Sess Kerefoot Eka Hat Williams Bain Morris Spear

Early start for games at K of C Hall

Ursuline Academy alumni arrange tomorrow night games with K of C Hall starting earlier at 7 80 o clock. K of C Reserves meet St Josephs Club Reserves and St Patrick s High School girls face Allegany County High School girls in the schedule adjustments.

Ursuline Academy K. of C. Hall K. of C St. Joseph's Club St.Patrick's Allegany County

Frostburg Juniors Rout Mt. Savage 48 to 21

Frostburg improves to a 48 to 21 victory over Mt. Savage in Frostburg. Brophy stars for the Frostburg lineup while Himmelwright and Uhl lead Mt. Savage in a high school basketball clash.

Mt. Savage Himmelwright Uhl Lancaster Lewis Witt Frostburg Hosken Crow Sluss Brophy Price A. Miller Kemp Chambers

Yankees C Captain Sweeney Won’t Attend Macon Camp

Big Ed Sweeney catcher for the New York Yankees will not go to the Macon training camp this year. The club says he has outlived his usefulness and Captain Huston is negotiating to purchase his contract.

Sweeney Yankees Macon New York Huston

History of Heavyweight fighting Title History

A historical survey traces the heavyweight championship through eras of bare fists to modern rules. It lists key title bouts, winners, and venues from Sullivan to Jeffries and Johnson, noting retirements and lineal champions along the way.

Sullivan Jake Kilrain Richburg Miss

Uniontown Club Bids Frostburg Challenge for 100 Dollar Side Bet

The Uniontown Independent Basketball Club invites Frostburg to a side bet of 100 dollars under national rules. They pledge no reflections on A Charles Stewart, praising him as a gentleman and urging stronger athletics with more men like him.

The Cumberland Press Uniontown Independent Basketball Club Frostburg A. Charles Stewart Stewart

Wilson Joins Pirates In Shift From Cubs

Arthur Wilson, ex Giant and ex Cub, transfers from the Cubs to the Pirates under skipper Callahan. In Chicago the Feb 17 report notes a possible trade at the AL meeting in New York involving Fritz Maisel and Joe Jackson. Giants sign amateur outfielder William A. Cole from Cleveland's White Elephants after their San Francisco win.

Arthur Wilson Giant Cub Pirate Skipper Callahan Chicago Fritz Maisel New York American Chicago Americans Joe Jackson New York Rowland White Sox Frank Baker Sox Maisel John B. Foster Giants William A. Cole Cleveland Cole White Elephants San Francisco

Floods Halt Tijuana Racing Plant Reopens Next Month

The Tijuana racing plant disrupted by recent Lower California floods may resume operations next month pending clearance from Congress and local authorities.

Tijuana California Congress

Dodge Ned Joe Stecher Defeats Rodgers in Buffalo Bout

Joe Stecher from Dodge, Ned, defeated Joe Rodgers of Buffalo New York in straight falls last Tuesday night at the local match.

Joe Stecher Dodge, Ned Joe Rodgers Buffalo N. Y

Rough and tumble boxing night in Connellsville

Johnny Ray and Eddie Wimler’s foe battled through a rough ten rounds before the Connellsville Athletic Club. referee Turner threatened to stop it, but spectators urged continuation. Tommy Levine knocked out Harry Broad in the fourth of seven. Chalky Wimler drew with Knockout Haggerty. University of Washington may send crew to meet Stanford and California for intercollegiate races next April. Grand Rapids, Dayton, and South Bend vie for the 1917 American Bowling tournament.

Connellsville Johnny Ray Eddie Wimler Pittsburgh Dick Flynn New Kensington Harry Broad Jeannette Chalky Wimler Haggerty University of Washington Stanford California Alameda Eetuary Grand Rapids Dayton South Bend

Willard Moran Bout Postponed to March 25 in Chicago

The Willard Moran fight at Madison Square Garden is moved from March 8 to March 25. All principals except Moran approve. Moran likely objects. Dave Lewinsohn, rep for Tex Richard, cites Willard’s condition and secures promoter consent by phone.

Chicago Willard-Moran Madison Square Garden New York Moran Dave Lewinsohn Tex Richard Willard Richard

St Johns College Football Schedule Reveals Maryland Matchups

St John s College announced its football schedule for October and November featuring games against Gallaudet College at Washington Mount St Marys College at Hummelstown Maryland Agricultural College at Annapolis Delaware College at Newark Western Maryland College at Annapolis and Johns Hopkins University at Baltimore Also listed are Washington College at Chestertown Pennsylvania Military College at Chestertown and Delaware College at Newark with several home and away dates.

Annapolis Gallaudet Maryland Agricultural College St. John's College Gallaudet College Washington Mount St. Mary's College Hmmitsburg Pennsylvania Military College Chester Washington College Chestertown Delaware College Newark Del Western Maryland College Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

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